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Holly Williams

EasyJet shares surge after reaching outline £5.5bn buyout proposal from US firm

EasyJet is set to become the latest British company fall into foreign hands after reaching an agreement in principle to a proposed takeover worth up to £5.5 billion from US suitor Castlelake (PA) - (PA Wire)

EasyJet is set to become the latest British company fall into foreign hands after reaching an agreement in principle to a proposed takeover worth up to £5.5 billion from US suitor Castlelake.

The Luton-based carrier said on Sunday the £6.90-a-share approach, the fifth from the US investment firm, was “at a value that the board would be minded to recommend to easyJet shareholders” should a formal offer be tabled.

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